ICT & Telecom
Govt owes Tk 13,144 crore to 4 mobile phone operators
The government owes Tk 13,144 crore to the country's four mobile phone operators, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament on Wednesday.
Instagram, Facebook down, app services disrupted by outage
Instagram and Facebook services have been disrupted due to a major global technical outage. As a result, users are unable to use the apps normally.
Punishment sought for criminal attacks, extortion and network seizure in internet industry
Punishment sought for criminal attacks, extortion and network seizure in internet industry.
AMTOB welcomes SIM tax reform, demands more changes
The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has welcomed the government's proposal to replace the specific tax on mobile SIM cards with an ad valorem VAT based on the selling price, calling it a timely initiative. However, the organisation has also demanded several further reforms for the sustainable development of the telecommunications sector.
Banglalink welcomes proposed budget for FY26-27
Banglalink, one of the country’s leading mobile phone operators, has welcomed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Govt plans independent media commission, says information minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said the government is working to form an independent, efficient and acceptable media commission to ensure accountability and institutional reform in the country’s media sector on Sunday (May 17).
AI training centres to be set up in every upazila: Minister
The government plans to establish artificial intelligence training centres in every upazila across the country, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam has announced. Additionally, a major announcement regarding the telecom sector is expected in the upcoming budget, Prime Minister's Adviser Rehan Asif Asad told a seminar on Saturday, May 16.
BTRC sets new internet prices
BTRC has approved a new tariff structure to make high-speed broadband services more accessible in the country. In line with the government's 'One Nation, One Rate' policy, Internet Service Provider (ISP) Sam Online will now be able to offer internet services at a minimum of 30 Mbps for 500 taka and a maximum of 250 Mbps for 3000 taka.
Traders for reviewing telecom policy adopted by interim government
A seminar titled 'Network Infrastructure Guideline-2025: Impact on Entrepreneurs and Way Forward' was organised by the Telecom and Technology Reporters Network Bangladesh (TRNB) in the capital on Saturday, April 25. Speakers and entrepreneurs called for a review of the network infrastructure guideline and related policies adopted during the interim government's tenure, citing deep concerns over the survival of local entrepreneurs.
Government to reduce taxes on mobile recharge: PM's adviser
The government is taking steps to reduce taxes on mobile phone recharges, as the current deduction of Tk 38 on every Tk 100 recharge is unjustified, Prime Minister's Adviser on Post, Telecommunications and IT Rehan Asif Asad has said.